Bucharest will host the local debut of the mixology festival Copy Taste Bucharest 2026 on August 25 and 26, 2026, bringing representatives from 14 renowned European bars to the capital, including venues ranked in The World’s 50 Best Bars. The initiative, previously launched in Zagreb and expanded to Belgrade, aims to integrate the local bartending scene into the regional circuit and establish Bucharest as an international destination in the industry.
The first day of the event will take place on August 25 at Expirat, Halele Carol (1 Doctor Constantin Istrati Street), starting at 1:00 PM, featuring two panel discussions moderated by Alia Akkam (50 Best Bars Academy Chair). Starting at 5:00 PM, nine regional bars — including Riddle from Belgrade, Silk & Fiz from Ljubljana, Marlene from Chișinău, Peaches & Cream from Zagreb, Phi from Sofia, PPC and Boutiq’Bar from Budapest, Oddity from Iași, and Visuin from Cluj-Napoca — will showcase 25 signature recipes. On August 26, the event continues with guest shift sessions across seven local bars (Nishani, Negroni, Origo, Sippers, Teoria, FIX ME A DRINK, and Oficiul 1), hosted by specialists from Mirror Bar in Bratislava (ranked 25th globally), Nouvelle Vague in Tirana (28th), Salmon Guru in Madrid (37th), Bar in front of the bar in Athens (47th), and Le Syndicat in Paris. The project is organized by Silviu Bălășescu and Șerban Marghescu from Teoria Cocktail Bar. Admission to the August 25 event costs EUR 9.52 and includes one drink, while each cocktail prepared by participating bars is priced at EUR 6.66.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does Copy Taste Bucharest 2026 take place?
The festival takes place on August 25 and 26, 2026, with the first day hosted at Expirat (Halele Carol) and the second day featuring guest shifts across seven local bars in Bucharest.
Which top-rated international bars are participating?
Notable participants ranked in The World’s 50 Best Bars include Mirror Bar (Bratislava), Nouvelle Vague (Tirana), Salmon Guru (Madrid), Bar in front of the bar (Athens), and Le Syndicat (Paris).
What are the ticket and cocktail prices for the event?
Admission for August 25 is EUR 9.52 (which includes one drink), and each signature cocktail from the participating bars costs EUR 6.66.